Istanbul to Trabzon by bus
Trabzon lies 904 km (562 mi) east of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 1,103 km (685 mi) of road.
| Istanbul | Trabzon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 244,083 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book buses from Istanbul to Trabzon
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Staying in Trabzon
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Common questions
How far is Trabzon from Istanbul?
904 km (562 mi) in a straight line, east of Istanbul; by road roughly 1,103 km (685 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Trabzon by bus?
About 16 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Trabzon?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.